Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to retain the use of land as residential garden land. The land has been used as a garden for several decades, supported by a statement from the gardener of 25+ years and Google Earth photos showing the garden's pond, trees, and boundaries.

Full Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Retention of use Land as residential garden land - The Land in question in this application has been garden for at least several decades. Evidence includes a statement by the person who maintained the garden for 25 plus years and photographic evidence of land use from Google Earth over the last 26 years. This is clearly shows the pond and trees and boundary of the garden at Grove Farmhouse.

Application Timeline

Application Registered

15/05/2026

Application Validated

26/05/2026

Target Decision Date

21/07/2026

Committee Date

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Decision Made

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Decision Issued

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